Background
PATEY, George Edwin was born on February 24, 1859 in Montpellier, near Plymouth. Son of late Caj-itain G. E. Patey, Royal Navy.
PATEY, George Edwin was born on February 24, 1859 in Montpellier, near Plymouth. Son of late Caj-itain G. E. Patey, Royal Navy.
Entered Navy, 1872; served as Midshipman in the Shah during the engagement between that vessel and the Peruvian turret ship Huascar, and afterwards in the Zulu War of 1879 (medal) Commander of His Majesty’s Ship Barfleur, Mediterranean. During Cretan Insurrection. Captain, 1900; Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence, 1901- 1902.
Flag Captain, His Majesty’s Ship Venerable, Mediterranean Station, 1902-1904.
Received the Order of the Redeemer from King of Greece, 1903. Commanded His Majesty’s Ship Implacable, Mediterranean, 1905-1907.
Received the Spanish Order of Naval Merit from King of Spain, 1907. Inspecting Captain of Training Ships, 1907-1909.
Royal Navy, Aide-de-camp to the King, 1908.
Clubs: United Service. Royal Naval, Portsmouth.
Spouse 1902, Mary Augusta,daughter of North. East. Yorke-Davies, 44 Harley Street, West.